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Bring your big ideas to the small screen with this
one-of-a-kind guide to creating amazing Android applications

The Android OS continues to rapidly expand offering app
developers access to one of the largest platforms available, and
this easy-to-follow guide walks you through the development
process step by step. In this new edition of the
bestselling Android Application Development
For Dummies, Android programming experts Michael
Burton and Donn Felker explain how to download the SDK, get
Eclipse up and running, code Android applications, and share your
finished products with the world.

Featuring two sample programs, this book explores everything
from the simple basics to advanced aspects of Android application
development.

Walks you through all the steps in developing applications for
the Android platform, including the latest Android features like
scrollable widgets, enhanced UI tools, social media integration,
and new calendar and contact capabilities

Starts off with downloading the SDK, then explains how to bring
your applications to life and submit your work to the Android
Market

Includes real-world advice from expert programmers Donn Felker
and Michael Burton, who break every aspect of the development
process down into practical, digestible pieces

Whether you're new to Android development or already on your
way, Android Application Development For Dummies, 2nd
Edition is the guide you need to dig into the app dev
process!